Some unhappy information out of the American Idol world.
The long-running singing competitors present has all the time been nice at turning on a regular basis individuals into on the spot stars. Not everybody will get to be named the winner on the finish of the season, however lots of people are given a lift of their life and/or profession after they’re featured on the present. That was undoubtedly the case for Doug Kiker.
Kiker stole America’s coronary heart and have become often known as the “Singing Rubbish Man” throughout Season 18 of American Idol. Kiker advised his story, revealed to the judges that he made a residing as a rubbish man (and his solely performing expertise was from the again of the rubbish truck), after which blew the judges away with a brief-yet-impressive efficiency of Rascal Flatts’ “Bless the Damaged Street.” It was such a stellar exhibiting that Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Katy Perry didn’t must see a lot, and the “Firework” singer was even dropped at tears.
In my humble opinion, it’s the most effective moments within the historical past of the present:
Kiker was one in all Season 18’s greatest tales, despite the fact that he was eradicated within the following spherical after he sang Marvin Gaye’s “Ain’t No Mountain Excessive Sufficient.”
Sadly, it’s been reported that Doug Kiker handed away this previous Monday. The singer’s ex-fiancée, Valerie Prepare dinner, advised TMZ that the “Singing Rubbish Man” had died, and that she was heartbroken that her youngsters had misplaced their father. As for Kiker’s reason for demise, that has but to be revealed.
William, the brother of Doug Kiker, shared this message on Fb bout the passing of his youthful brother:
“Expensive brother… I simply need you to know that regardless of the place you’re, you’ll all the time be my child brother. I do know you’re lastly at peace. I simply want I had extra time with you. So till I can see you once more, say hey to bubba for me and inform him I really like him. Relaxation in peace Douglas Kiker…my child brother.”
And Doug’s sister, Angela Evans, shared that the household was scrambling a bit as a result of Kiker’s demise was surprising:
“This was utterly surprising we’re utterly unprepared and are gonna want somewhat assist getting him house from Denver, Colorado and having the ability to give the memorial that not solely he, however anybody deserves…
Thanks for the continued prayers at this very troublesome time. Lord is aware of we’ve got been via a lot these previous few years. Douglas Kiker, you’ll reside eternally in our hearts. I miss you so.”
A GoFundMe has been organized to assist the Kiker household transport Doug again house and supply him a worthy memorial service. The web page’s description reads:
“Assist us lay our beloved one to relaxation. It’s with heavy hearts that we’ve got to say goodbye to one of the honest souls and most hilarious particular person of all. Douglas, a beloved son, brother, father and pal.”
We misplaced the “Singing Rubbish Man” approach too quickly. Doug Kiker was solely 32-years previous… RIP.
